Higuaín is willing to stay

Real Madrid has three days left before the start of the pre-season and Gonzalo Higuaín will more than likely participate in the first training session. The Argentine will also undergo the customary medical check-ups, just like any other player in the squad and, if nothing else changes in the immediate future, looks set to play the first three games: Bournemouth (21st July), Olympique de Lyon (24th) and Paris Saint Germain (27th).

There's nothing new on the horizon for Higuaín. Perhaps the only novelty is that the player, who said at the end of the season that his time at Real Madrid had come to an end, now accepts that there is a strong chance he will form part of Carlo Ancelotti's team.

The other important development is that on Monday 15th July, the first meeting could take place between Florentino Pérez and the player. Ever since 'El Pipita' said he wanted a change of scene, the forward and the chairman haven't spoken to each other. The latter is looking to discuss the situation face-to-face.

A meeting looks to be on the cards and might help to clear the air. Higuaín will have the chance to explain his reasons for saying what he did and wanting to leave when he still has three years left on his contract.

One of the underlying causes of his dissatisfaction is undoubtedly linked to his being blamed every time the team loses, together with the lack of recognition he gets after playing an active role in team victories.